Millennial consumers drove the majority of trade at UK restaurants, pubs and bars in August according to a new report by drinks distributor Bibendum Wine.

British comedian Jack Whitehall is to launch a pop-up showcasing dishes from his popular Food Slut blog at Provisioners restaurant in Tower Bridge.

Tributes have been pouring in from the restaurant world for Sir Terence Conran, founder of London institution Bibendum, who died on Saturday aged 88.

The UK government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme proved such a success that over 100 million discounted meals were enjoyed by diners last month.

The UK government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme has proved so successful during the month of August that some venues are extending the discount dining initiative.

With the hospitality industry one of the hardest hit during the coronavirus crisis, WLC’s sister publication, the drinks business, will be honouring the heroes who have helped the on-trade get back on its feet at its awards next month.

Restaurants within London’s suburbs and commuter belt have bounced back more quickly since reopening in July than those in the city centre.

Japanese restaurant Hashiri in San Francisco has been ordered to take down its igloo-like domes designed for socially distanced dining by the city’s health officials.

American rocker Jon Bon Jovi is to host a free, livestreamed virtual tasting of his southern French rosé, Hampton Water, and an acoustic concert this Friday.

Doug McMaster’s pioneering zero waste restaurant Silo in Hackney, east London, is to reopen this month as a bar focusing on minimum intervention wines.

Three quarters of hospitality businesses in the UK are at risk of insolvency in the next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by UK Hospitality.

The London Restaurant Festival will return for the 12th year in October with a line-up of 60 culinary events, including a series of ‘at-home’ dining experiences.